Georgia 2.MDR.6

Math2nd GradeMeasurement & Data Reasoning

Georgia Standard (Expectation Cluster)

Solve real-life problems involving time and money.

Georgia's K-12 Mathematics Standards

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Expectations in This Standard

2.MDR.6 is a Georgia mathematics standard. These are the expectations under it.

Teacher's field guide

What This Cluster Means

What Students Need to Do

Students read clocks, find elapsed time, and count groups of coins or bills. They use addition or subtraction to answer everyday questions and label answers correctly.

What Mastery Looks Like

Given a schedule or purchase problem, students identify what they need to find and calculate accurately. They label answers with minutes, dollars, or cents and check that the result makes sense.

Common Misconceptions

Students may confuse the hour and minute hands or treat an hour as 100 minutes. They may count coins instead of coin values. They may also mix up the dollar and cent symbols.

How to Assess It

Use this exit ticket: A store opens at 2:10 and closes 30 minutes later. A notebook costs 65¢. Does two quarters, one dime, and one nickel pay for it?

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Give pairs play coins, price tags, and geared clocks. Students build each price, then show the listed store opening or closing time.

  2. Ask students to write how they know whether 75 cents and three quarters are equal, then compare explanations with a partner.

  3. Play Time and Money Match. Students pair clock cards with time clues and coin cards with matching values.

  4. Use a classroom snack menu and daily schedule. Students choose an affordable snack and calculate how long remains before recess.

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